Traditional chieftaincy coronation ceremony conducted by Eze Agbanyim of Amike in New York

Chieftaincy conferment ceremony by Eze Agbanyim of Amike in New York, July 2003

His royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) G Agbanyim conducted a chieftaincy coronation ceremony in New York on July 12, 2003 at which occasion he conferred chieftaincy titles on the following individuals in the New York/Tri-State area - Donatus Anusionwu, Okey Nwankwo, Ben Nnabuife, Boniface Dike, and Justina Anusionwu (Mrs.). Our men, Oliver Mbamara, Esq. and Sir Felix Citor Nnorom were there to bring you the complete coverage accentuated by scintillating photo shots as usual.

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His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) Agbanyim conferring the title of "Akurulo 2 of Amike" (the wealth that reaches home) on Donatus Anusionwu.

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His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) G. Agbanyim at the table with Chief Okey Nwankwo (to the Eze's right) one of the night's title recipient (Akaekpuchionwa 1 of Amike), and Chief Cyril Chimezie (red hat), who was the beside the Eze through the conferment ceremony.

HOW IT HAPPENED: The event commenced with the presentation of kola nut to the audience by the Host - Chief Donatus Anusionwu. His Royal Highness, Eze Agbanyim of Amike led the kola blessing ceremony. Food and drink were served and that was quickly followed by the formal introduction of His Royal Highness, Eze Agbanyim of Amike. After washing his hand for purification purposes, the Eze gave his preliminary speech in which he cited the authority upon which he would be conferring the chieftaincy titles. His speech was spiced with prudent Igbo proverbs and sayings which the audience enjoyed very well. He then got down to the business of the day, and conferred the chieftaincy titles. He later granted our staff an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW on the event and his visit to New York. The celebrant Chiefs then greeted and took photo shots with guests and friends.

HISTORY WAS MADE: It was a historic day, as the event was the first of its kind in the New York/Tri-State area (in our records). www.AfricanEvents.com was there to bring the memories to your desk.

THE COMPLETE PHOTO STORY

Eze Agbanyim washes his hand for purification purposes before the conferment ceremonies.

His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) Agbanyim conferring the title of "Akaekpuchionwa 1 Amike" (the hand does not cover the moon) on Okey Nwankwo

His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) Agbanyim conferring the title of "Aku zuonu 1 of Amike" (the wealth that reaches the mouth) on Ben Nnabuife.

His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) Agbanyim conferring the title of "Omere Onye odinamkpa 1 Amike" (he who does for the person in need) on Boniface Dike.

His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) Agbanyim conferring the title of "Okwere na di 1 of Amike" (the one who believes in marriage) on Justina Anusionwu.

Lolo Justina Anusionwu takes a pose with a friend after the conferment ceremony

Chief Donatus Anusionwu, "Akurulo 2nd of Amike" (the wealth that reaches home)

Lolo Justina Anusionwu, "Okwere na di 1 of Amike" (the one who believes in marriage)

Chief Okey Nwankwo, "Akaekpuchionwa 1 Amike" (the hand does not cover the moon) shows off his chieftaincy conferment certificate.

His Royal Highness, Eze (Dr.) Agbanyim hands the chieftaincy conferment certificate to Chief Boniface Dike "Omere Onye odinamkpa 1 Amike" (he who does for the person in need).

Chief Boniface Dike "Omere Onye odinamkpa 1 Amike" takes a pose with our man, Oliver Mbamara, Esq.

Chief and Lolo Donatus Anusionwu being congratulated by Chief Bob Nwosu

Chief Jerry Iwuagwu and Chief Cyril Chimezie in a brotherly hug; a proud display of African friendship and cordiality, nothing more. -

Eze Agbanyim blessing the kola nut.

The newly conferred chiefs take a pose with His Royal Highness, Eze Agbanyim of Amike after the coronation ceremony.

Chief Jerry Iwuagwu exchanging chieftaincy greetings with the newly conferred Omere Onye odi na mkpa 1 of Amike - Nze Boniface Dike

Our man Oliver Mbamara, Esq., in a chat with the newly conferred "Akaekpuchionwa 1 of Amike," - Okey Nwankwo.

A cross section of the witnessing crowd

Another cross section of the witnessing crowd

Our man Citor Felix Nnorom (in blue suit) takes a pose with Chief Bob Nwosu

Chief Emejuru, and his Lolo and a friend

Chief and Lolo Donatus Anusionwu

Chief (Dr.) and Lolo Charles H. Nwokocha at the event.

Chief Boniface Dike with friends and family.

There was food.

Dancing time

Our man, Oliver Mbamara, Esq. chats with Chief Cyril Chimezie, Chief Ben Nnabuife (middle) looks on.

DJ Frank (in blue top) at the occasion with Mr. Kenneth Okpulor (right).

Eze Agbanyim sat down for an interview with our interviewing team - Oliver Mbamara, Esq., (left) and Sir Citor Felix Nnorom (right).

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